LONICERA periclymenum 'Serotina'
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LONICERA periclymenum 'Serotina'
Commonly known as Late Dutch honeysuckle
CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES
Dutch honeysuckle, late with rich purplish-red flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Form of native honeysuckle. Wildlife plant - insects. Berries for birds and small mammals if not pruned -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
DeciduousPaired, mid-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetReddish purple -
Tubular
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Obovate
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Ovate
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Height
7m (23ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous, woody, twining climber. Produces terminal whorls of 2-lipped, flowers to 5cm (2in) long.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
Best pruned back to strong growth immediately after flowering -
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Lonicera (Climbing) - Care Guide